UEP 0215 - Legal Frameworks of Social Policy

Institution:

Tufts University

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Description:

Provides students with a legal foundation for understanding the connections between social policy and individual rights. Examines the legal tools available to ensure justice in America, including the U.S. Constitution, pivotal court decisions, and landmark legislation such as the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Course touches on issues of race, gender, national origin, and sexual orientation, among other themes. Prerequisites Graduate standing or permission of instructor. This course is offered during the following semesters: Fall Semester

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tufts.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 628-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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